The post of speaker is considered above party affiliation as the same has to discharge the speaker's duty impartially.But the arrogant posture shown by the CPI in the No Confidence motion was a clear indication that they will show the same arrogancy against their very sr. collegue honourable Sh. Somnath ji. also. This seems to be beginning of the downfall of this party. Dr. Tejpaul Ahluwalia, New Delhi.